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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sun 30 Mar, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Ex-Defence chief to take lead in MH370 search Former Australian Defence Force chief Angus Houston will take a leading role in coordinating the international search effort for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370. The retired Air Chief Marshal will head a new Joint Agency Coordination Centre to be set up in Perth which will coordinate the mammoth search already underway to find the missing plane. His role will be to maintain clear lines of communication between all of the international partners as well as with the families of the passengers, many of whom are expected to travel to Australia as the search progresses. Weather conditions were expected to deteriorate off the West Australian coast today as the search for the missing aircraft resumed. Chinese and Australian ships in the southern Indian Ocean have retrieved a number of objects, but so far nothing recovered has been confirmed as being related to MH370. More » Hodgman unveils new Tasmanian cabinet US mudslide missing toll drops to 30 CLP bosses meet to discuss rebel member Alison Anderson Jewellery may identify woman murdered in Brisbane park, police say Union threatens 'civil disobedience' over Qantas job cuts Andrews announces $115m extension to homelessness agreement More Analysis » How to spread gay rights beyond the West While the march of gay rights continues across the West, in parts of the world they are going backwards, with states hardening their repression of people on the basis of their sexuality. It is tempting to express outrage at abuses done in the name of protecting morality, but indignation is not the basis for good policy. We need strategic reflection on the best way to promote greater acceptance of sexual diversity in a world where too often it has become a touchstone for fear, prejudice and hatred. More » Closed borders are holding us back Forget the budget - let's talk knights and bigots RBA seems happy to boom till we bust MH370 rattles relationships in growing Asian bloc This is free speech on steroids Rage against the mainstream Culture wars distract from the Abbott non-agenda Don't tweak the FOFA amendments, trash them Why feminists should support childcare deregulation Just In More Just In » Two Spanish journalists freed in Syria: report Two Spanish journalists have reportedly been freed in Syria, six months after being kidnapped by an armed group linked to Al Qaeda. More » US mudslide missing toll drops to 30 Unions unfazed by Qld Government legal action in doctors dispute Union threatens 'civil disobedience' over Qantas job cuts Andrews announces $115m extension to homelessness agreement Hodgman unveils new Tasmanian cabinet CLP bosses meet to discuss rebel member Alison Anderson Airborne with the RAAF in the search for flight MH370 Rank and file vote in Labor pre-selection trial Three women, child hurt in alleged hit-and-run World More World » Two Spanish journalists freed in Syria: report Two Spanish journalists have reportedly been freed in Syria, six months after being kidnapped by an armed group linked to Al Qaeda. More » US mudslide missing toll drops to 30 Taliban insurgents killed during Afghan election commission attack Thai anti-government protesters stage mass rally Spike in heart attacks follows start of daylight savings: study John Kerry to meet Russian counterpart for Ukraine talks Business More Business » Union threatens 'civil disobedience' over Qantas job cuts Members of the Transport Workers Union have threatened to go on a campaign of civil disobedience to defend jobs at Qantas. The union has threatened to block roads as part of its campaign against jobs cuts at the troubled airline. Several hundred union members have rallied in Sydney in protest at the company's plans to slash 5,000 jobs. TWU national secretary Tony Sheldon told the rally the airline's plan is unacceptable. More » Hockey says states support asset sale plan Medibank Private sale could boost executives' pay by millions Flight Centre fined for attempted price fixing on international fares Annual minimum wage battle kicks off Politics More Politics » Unions unfazed by Qld Government legal action in doctors dispute Unions say they will not be silenced or intimidated by the Queensland Government's attempt to take them to court over doctors' contracts. Queensland Health has applied to the Federal Court in Brisbane in a bid to stop information "misrepresenting" the Government's position on individual employment contracts. Unions have said doctors could lose a third of their wages under the new contracts and they would also lose protection from being sacked. Queensland Health director-general Ian Maynard says the unions are exaggerating and not being factual and that is why legal action is being taken. More » Andrews announces $115m extension to homelessness agreement Hodgman unveils new Tasmanian cabinet CLP bosses meet to discuss rebel member Alison Anderson Rank and file vote in Labor pre-selection trial Sport More Sport » Cats overcome brave Lions The Brisbane Lions have little to show for another brave AFL effort as they suffered a 25-point loss to Geelong. More » Raiders take points against lacklustre Rabbitohs Adelaide grit wears down Phoenix Live: Rabbitohs vs Raiders; Knights vs Sharks Live: Lions vs Cats, Demons vs Eagles, Bulldogs vs Kangaroos Live: Phoenix vs Reds, Glory vs Jets Science and Technology More Science and Technology » MH370 search: 8 things you might not know about black boxes MH370's black box isn't black, and time is running out to find it. Find out why. More » Researchers claim breakthrough in tackling HIV How a British satellite plotted MH370's route NASA camera used on Apollo Moon missions sells for $835k Malaysia Airlines disappearance highlights doubts over air traffic radar Environment More Environment » Elders claim lack of consultation on $2bn irrigation plan By Rachel Carbonell Traditional owners in North Queensland say there has been a lack of consultation over plans to build one of the country's biggest irrigation schemes in the Gilbert River catchment. More » Monash University quiet on fossil fuel investments Fears irrigation plan could 'destroy' banana prawn industry Hunt rules out NT croc safaris Tony Abbott's Tasmanian wilderness claim doesn't check out About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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